COVID-19 Resources for Auto Recon Businesses

Business Resources for COVID-19

Before we jump into business resources for COVID-19, let’s start with how we got here. The coronavirus pandemic – or COVID-19 – is affecting our daily lives in many ways. We’re experiencing unprecedented “social distancing” mandates issued by governments, businesses, and religious organizations around the world.

Things are changing fast – by the day and by the hour – during the COVID-19 outbreak. Many businesses have shifted to remote work and a few areas around the US are mandating people to “shelter in place”, which means many of us are at home.

Our goal at Mobile Tech RX has always been to help auto recon businesses grow and thrive. We know that the coronavirus pandemic can pose new and specific challenges to your business if it hasn’t already. We want to provide you with the best resources and information about adapting, surviving, and thriving during this COVID-19 pandemic.

Check out our roundup of business resources for COVID-19 below. We’ll do our best to keep it updated over the following weeks. If we are missing an important resource, please contact us and we will be happy to add it.

Staying Informed during COVID-19

The Center for Disease Control has lots of helpful information including common symptoms of the coronavirus, what you should do if you feel sick, how to prevent the coronavirus, and maps that show the outbreak by state.

The DOL has guidelines for workplace safety and information about what protections workers and employers have under the Family and Medical Leave Act and Fair Labor Standards Act.

Staying Updated on Your Local COVID-19 Situation

Following local news is the best way to stay informed about your local COVID-19 situation during this time. At this point, most quarantine and shelter in place orders and public gathering limits are being made at the city and state level.

In some areas, local officials are calling businesses to close unless they are providing essential services. Many counties and states have included auto repair services in their list of essential services that can remain open, including Nevada and the Bay Area. Some states are only allowing companies to remain open if they are “life sustaining”, like in Pennsylvania. These can change by the day, so it’s important to stay up-to-date as a business owner.

Small Business Resources for COVID-19

The US Chamber of Commerce and the US Small Business Administration both have great COVID-19 resources and guidance specifically for small business owners during the coronavirus pandemic.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business organization that represents the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes and sectors. They’ve put together a hub to help small businesses survive the Coronavirus.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

The SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise. If your business experiences downtime due to coronavirus and needs financial assistance, the SBA is a great place to start.

Articles to Help You Run a Business through Coronavirus

We did some digging to find the best resources out there to help you find answers to your questions about COVID-19 and how your business should prepare and respond. Below are some tips on how to navigate challenges you’ll face during the coronavirus pandemic and how to use technology to limit the disruption to your daily life.

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Free Learning Tools During Downtime

If your business does experience downtime due to COVID-19, this could be a good time to learn a new skill. Many companies are offering online courses for free during this time. Here are some online tools that can help you develop skills in leadership, business, and marketing:

Personal Well-Being

Life during the coronavirus pandemic is a new experience and challenging time to all of us. While it’s important to stay on top of policies and decisions as a business, it’s just as important to take care of yourself. Please take the time to check in on your family, friends, and, most importantly, your own well-being. Below, we’ve compiled a list of free resources that you can utilize in times of stress and/or social distancing: